Partnerships and Outreach Specialist, Enterprise and Procurement Services

Foundation for California Community Colleges

Partnerships specialist expanding FoundationCCC cooperative purchasing programs. Building outreach and vendor relationships across California’s public education system.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $73,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing outreach and communication strategies to enhance program adoption and utilization, while cultivating relationships with educational institutions and public agencies. Proficient in conducting presentations, workshops, and promotional campaigns to drive engagement.

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Outreach Strategy DevelopmentRelationship CultivationAccount ManagementMarketing Campaign ExecutionPublic Education Procurement Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Program Utilization TrackingTargeted MarketingContract FluencyPresentation SkillsWorkshop Facilitation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationNetworkingRelationship Development

Industry Keywords

California Public EducationCooperative PurchasingCommunity CollegeK-12 DistrictsPublic Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute outreach, engagement, and communication strategies to increase awareness and grow FoundationCCC’s cooperative purchasing programs
Cultivate relationships with community college and K-12 districts, higher education institutions, cities, counties, public agencies, vendors, and internal partners
Plan and execute regular outreach for existing partners
Track program utilization and identify opportunities for increased partnership
Develop and execute targeted marketing efforts to increase systemwide program adoption and utilization
Conduct in-person presentations and outreach at conferences
Attend networking events
Host in-person and virtual workshops
Develop newsletters and other promotional campaigns
Establish fluency with program contracts to increase contract utilization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive related work experience
At least one (1) year of experience in an outreach-driven, external-facing sales, account management, or customer service environment
Relevant BA/BS, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both
Familiarity with California public education internal decision-making processes relative to procurement of institutional needs
Understanding of effective relationship development, direct outreach and/or sales strategies
Must reside in California
20% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness offerings
CalPERS retirement program
Optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
Carrot reproductive health and fertility support
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Professional development
Fully remote positions